Radar Analysis IPT Lead

About the role

We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Radar Analysis IPT Lead to execute and lead radar performance modeling and analysis activities for an advanced radar system. This role is not purely managerial — the selected candidate will directly perform detailed radar performance analysis while guiding a small team of analysts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directly execute radar performance modeling using established tool suites (MATLAB, Python-based frameworks, C++ models, etc.)
• Adapt legacy radar performance tools to current system architecture and requirements
• Tool Adaptation & Validation: Assess applicability of previously developed radar performance models to current design. Modify and extend modeling frameworks to reflect: Updated RF architectures, Antenna/beamforming differences, Processing chain updates
• Technical Leadership: Lead a small radar analysis team while remaining the primary technical contributor. Review and approve analysis products and technical reports. Present quantitative performance assessments to program leadership and customers. Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to influence system design decisions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below will also be considered plus 4-8 years of experience in hands-on radar performance analysis.
• Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience in hands-on radar performance analysis or PHD with 1-4 years of prior relevant experience in hands-on radar performance analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for radar performance modeling.
• Must have good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative lab environment and interfacing with customers.
• US Citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
• Be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate with additional skills in the following is preferred, but not required: Experience transitioning analysis tools between programs, Familiarity with hardware performance drivers (noise figure, linearity, antenna gain patterns), Experience correlating simulation results with flight or range test data.